Job Description
Overview:
The Payroll Specialist will oversee the biweekly processing of multi-state payroll for 1,800+ exempt and non-exempt employees using Workday .
This role requires a critical thinker with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness, capable of working independently and serving as a back-up to the Head of US Payroll .
Type: Contract, On-site daily, M-F
Schedule: Regular business hours
Duration: Expected to run to the end of the year
Pay: $32 - $35/hr, paid weekly, benefits eligible
Payroll Specialist Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in US payroll operations, including multi-state payroll
- 6+ months of hands-on experience or formal training in Workday Payroll
- Strong knowledge of compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion
- Excellent client service and communication skills with an employee-focused mindset
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to changing business needs
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Technical proficiency with payroll systems and related tools
Payroll Specialist Duties
- Manage daily payroll processing tasks, including retroactive transactions, one-time payments, EIB mass transaction uploads, payroll inputs, and on/offboarding
- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of payroll data
- Generate periodic and ad-hoc payroll reports
- Adhere to Payroll Standard Operating Procedures and support their creation and maintenance
- Assist in testing and implementation of new payroll technologies and procedures
- Monitor Workday Payroll module performance and recommend enhancements
- Provide timely, customer-focused responses to employee payroll inquiries
- Identify payroll issues and escalate concerns to the Head of US Payroll as needed
- Serve as support and back-up for the Head of US Payroll
No deadline to apply.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Local area,